iSeries

Dental impression scanner

We have created the iSeries as a tool to allow dentists to “go digital” without changing their familiar impression-taking protocol, and gain access to a world of restorative opportunities normally associated with intra-oral scanning. Likewise, laboratories can also benefit from important workflow efficiencies and precision with in-lab impression scanning.

Optimized scanning technology

The scanning technology of the iSeries was optimized to address the varied constraints encountered when scanning impressions, including cases with deep narrow pockets that are frequently found with lower anteriors. The scanner features a powerful onboard computer, two sophisticated on board-measuring cameras placed at complementary angles, five axes of movement and a live video camera for preview.

In-clinic impression scanning:the easiest way to go digital

Thanks to its ease of use, our impression scanner allows anyone on the dental team to quickly digitize traditional impressions. Once the scan is completed, data are automatically transmitted to the DWOS Connect enabled laboratory of choice. Within seconds the lab has in its possession all the clinical information needed to fabricate the prescribed restorations. The process could not be simpler, it is as easy as sending an email.In-clinic digital design is also possible by installing DWOS CAD applications on the iSeries PC. Thanks to the DWOS open file STL output, a large variety of in-clinic manufacturing options are accessible.

In-lab impression scanning:faster turnaround

Laboratories can definitely benefit from direct impression scanning rather than scanning a plaster model. The impression scan can be done as soon as the impression arrives in the lab allowing the prosthetic design work to start immediately. If the technician desires a model, it can still be poured conventionally, milled, or 3D printed using DWOS Rapid Prototyping.

Benefits of chair-side impression scanning

Proactive approach: enables dentists to play an active role in controlling the quality of the data being sent to the lab, i.e. to catch and correct preparation or impression uncertainties while the patient is still in the office.

Optimal clinical information capture: while sub-gingival information is very difficult to obtain with intra-oral scanners, it is easily obtained by digitizing impressions.

Increased material options: enables clinicians to access the most advanced and trusted CAD/CAM restorative materials available, i.e. 3M ESPE Lava™ Plus, 3M ESPE Lava™ Ultimate, IPS e.max®, VITA SUPRINITY®, Celtra Duo and more.​Reduced turnaround time: by eliminating the shipping of physical impressions from the dentist to the lab, the turnaround time is reduced by at least 24 hours. Furthermore, the lab can begin design and production of both the restorations and the digital models immediately upon reception of the impression data, saving as much as an additional 24 hours.

Economical and ecological: by sending the impression information digitally, the financial and environmental costs associated with the shipping of dental impressions are eliminated.​Improved lab productivity: within minutes of receiving the impression data, the “DWOS Connected” lab can simultaneously generate an articulated digital model and digital restorations to be fabricated in-house or at outside production centers. This eliminates all the potential errors associated with the fabrication of plaster models and significantly increases fabrication productivity.